MCDPH has received adult flu vaccine

Mohave County
Department of PUBLIC HEALTH
700 W. Beale Street, Kingman AZ

MCDPH has received adult flu vaccine

December 18, 2003 (Mohave County, Kingman) – The Mohave County Department of Public Health has received a limited supply of flu vaccine from the Arizona Department of Health Services. This vaccine will be provided only to individuals who are at high risk due to medical conditions, such as:

§ chronic heart or lung conditions, including asthma

§ chronic metabolic diseases such as diabetes

§ chronic renal dysfunction

§ immunosuppression from any cause

§ women who will be more than three months pregnant during the flu season

§ persons age 50 and older

The Nursing offices also have a limited supply of pediatric vaccine available for children 6 months - 35 months of age. It will be provided only to high risk children and children who have received their first dose and have been advised to return for the second dose. High risk children are those with:

§ chronic cardiac and pulmonary disorders, including asthma

§ chronic metabolic diseases such as diabetes

§ chronic renal dysfunction

§ immunosuppression from any cause

§ children 6 months – 23 months of age

§ children on long-term aspirin therapy

If you have a high risk factor, call your local Nursing office for an appointment for flu vaccinations:

                    Kingman 753-0714
                    Bullhead 758-0703
                    Lake Havasu 453-0703

For updated information, individuals can call our toll free number: 1-866-409-4099 or log on to www.HealthELinks.com .

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Flu vaccine and prevention tips

December 5, 2003 (Mohave County, Kingman) – The Mohave County Department of Public Health has a limited supply of flu vaccine remaining. We have ordered additional vaccine from the manufacturer but do not know if and when it will be received. Individuals interested in getting the flu vaccination can check with their health care providers to determine if they have it available. For those individuals who have not received the flu vaccination, there are a number of preventive measures they can take:

	Wash your hands often and thoroughly (visit www.HealthELinks.com and click on Hand Washing Tips for proper hand washing techniques)
	Cover your mouth when coughing and sneezing
	Stay at home and away from others if you are sick
	Schools and day cares should keep sick kids at home

If you do get sick:

	Do NOT give aspirin to children for treatment of flu symptoms
	Call your health care provider if you experience flu symptoms - don’t go to the office first
	Drink plenty of fluids and get plenty of rest
	Drugs are available and are most effective if taken within two days of onset.

For updated information, individuals can call our toll free number: 1-866-409-4099.

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